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Bizzaro World
In light of yesterday's passage of the latest incarnation of "health care reform" in the House, I had a conversation today...
In light of yesterday's passage of the latest incarnation of "health care reform" in the House, I had a conversation today...
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Worst Hunter vs. Dumbest Deer
Watch for the bullets hitting the ground behind the deer. I'm still laughing at this as I put this post together.[ RSS Link ]
Watch for the bullets hitting the ground behind the deer. I'm still laughing at this as I put this post together.[ RSS Link ]
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I Believe In Carbonite
No, not the stuff that Han Solo was frozen in. I'm talking about the online, remote backup service, Carbonite.com. It just...
No, not the stuff that Han Solo was frozen in. I'm talking about the online, remote backup service, Carbonite.com. It just...
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The USD/TRY/CAD Hedge Carry: One Month Later
At 11:59 PM last night (23:59 -8 GMT), the USD/TRY/CAD live hedge carry account I created closed out its first full month of...
At 11:59 PM last night (23:59 -8 GMT), the USD/TRY/CAD live hedge carry account I created closed out its first full month of...
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Nancy Pelosi Knows The Secret Of Unlimited Wealth!
I've learned through various news sources that the health care bill that Nance and her Merry Band of Comrades were crowing...
I've learned through various news sources that the health care bill that Nance and her Merry Band of Comrades were crowing...
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Who Shot Quicken?
A bit over one year ago I wrote a blog post about my troubles with the One Step Update feature of Quicken, and in particular a...
A bit over one year ago I wrote a blog post about my troubles with the One Step Update feature of Quicken, and in particular a...
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GDP: Put The Champagne Away
There's much excitement in the markets this morning over the announced GDP numbers: 3.5% growth in the third quarter. Equity...
There's much excitement in the markets this morning over the announced GDP numbers: 3.5% growth in the third quarter. Equity...
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Aluminum Power
Just a few days ago I wrote a post I entitled, Penny Power, in which I described one of the ways I amuse myself financially: I...
Just a few days ago I wrote a post I entitled, Penny Power, in which I described one of the ways I amuse myself financially: I...
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Article 1 Section 9: Obama Needs Permission of Congress to Accept Nobel
Just saw this via the Idaho Falls Tea Party Patriots: In a letter to Obama delivered on Monday, Brown-Waite, R-Fla., along with...
Just saw this via the Idaho Falls Tea Party Patriots: In a letter to Obama delivered on Monday, Brown-Waite, R-Fla., along with...
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The Right Tools For The Job
Recently I learned that the pigeon control contract I fulfill on behalf of my employer has been renewed. Apparently the city...
Recently I learned that the pigeon control contract I fulfill on behalf of my employer has been renewed. Apparently the city...
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Dane's Trinidadian Humor
I had a roommate for the second year of my Master's program named Dane who hailed originally from Trinidad. He lives in Oregon...
I had a roommate for the second year of my Master's program named Dane who hailed originally from Trinidad. He lives in Oregon...
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Beans And Rice And A Second Job
At 3pm my time, the talk radio shows I listen to pretty much come down to two choices: Michael Savage or Dave Ramsey. I often...
At 3pm my time, the talk radio shows I listen to pretty much come down to two choices: Michael Savage or Dave Ramsey. I often...
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Penny Power
I've got a jar containing some amount of money sitting on my desk. It's the accumulated sum of the money I've found in...
I've got a jar containing some amount of money sitting on my desk. It's the accumulated sum of the money I've found in...
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It's Time To Pull Out Of D.C.
I just got this in my email from a friend, Brian. I'm not sure what the source is, or if the referenced magazine even exists...
I just got this in my email from a friend, Brian. I'm not sure what the source is, or if the referenced magazine even exists...
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Space Aliens Come From Mexico?
You're just not allowed to have fun anymore, I swear. Target criticized for 'illegal alien' costume By Jackie Crosby, Star...
You're just not allowed to have fun anymore, I swear. Target criticized for 'illegal alien' costume By Jackie Crosby, Star...
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RetirementMan versus GadgetMan
My 34th birthday passed earlier this month, and to mark the occasion my boss sent me a gift certificate to ThinkGeek.com. I...
My 34th birthday passed earlier this month, and to mark the occasion my boss sent me a gift certificate to ThinkGeek.com. I...
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The New U.S. Health Care System: Kick It Until It Breaks
So it seems now that we are on the verge of having still more of our Constitutionally guaranteed freedom stolen from us by the...
So it seems now that we are on the verge of having still more of our Constitutionally guaranteed freedom stolen from us by the...
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Free Entertainment: Battlefield Heroes
Recently I came across a free online video game called Battlefield Heroes. I'm always on the lookout for free entertainment...
Recently I came across a free online video game called Battlefield Heroes. I'm always on the lookout for free entertainment...
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Help Obama Win The Heisman
Since Obama won a Nobel basically just because, why not award him every prize for no real reason at all? Here's another one he...
Since Obama won a Nobel basically just because, why not award him every prize for no real reason at all? Here's another one he...
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I Got A Raise!
I found this nice bit of news this morning:Reynolds American lifts dividend by 5.9%NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Reynolds American...
I found this nice bit of news this morning:Reynolds American lifts dividend by 5.9%NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Reynolds American...
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USD/TRY/CAD Hedge $100 Block Off And Running
I take one draw per month from my Forex account since that is what my broker will allow me to do free of charge. I do this on...
I take one draw per month from my Forex account since that is what my broker will allow me to do free of charge. I do this on...
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Concern and Coincidence
I was sitting on my couch this afternoon flipping through the most recent edition of Forbes magazine. Near the front of this...
I was sitting on my couch this afternoon flipping through the most recent edition of Forbes magazine. Near the front of this...
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Roomba Art
I've owned a Roomba for about 1.5 years now and I really enjoy having it. It's nice to be able to do whatever else I need or...
I've owned a Roomba for about 1.5 years now and I really enjoy having it. It's nice to be able to do whatever else I need or...
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Day 1 Of A Tiny USD/TRY/CAD Hedged Carry Trade
In my previous post I mentioned that I would like to try launching a real money version of the USD/TRY/CAD hedged carry trade...
In my previous post I mentioned that I would like to try launching a real money version of the USD/TRY/CAD hedged carry trade...
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Paging Andy: The USD/TRY/CAD Hedged Carry Trade, Five Months Later
Recently an occasional visitor to my blog, whom I only know as "Andy," left a comment inquiring about an old Forex carry...
Recently an occasional visitor to my blog, whom I only know as "Andy," left a comment inquiring about an old Forex carry...
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My Diningless Dining Room
In the "dining room" of my apartment (just an area off the kitchen where I keep a kitchen table - it's not a room), I have a...
In the "dining room" of my apartment (just an area off the kitchen where I keep a kitchen table - it's not a room), I have a...
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My Current Social Security Statement: "We Will Short Change You, Guaranteed."
I got my annual Social Security statement recently. I've known for a while that by 2041 the program will begin paying out less...
I got my annual Social Security statement recently. I've known for a while that by 2041 the program will begin paying out less...
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Field Capture: Female Wolf Spider
I see lots of interesting stuff in my line of work, pest control. Today was one of those days. I arrived at a client's house...
I see lots of interesting stuff in my line of work, pest control. Today was one of those days. I arrived at a client's house...
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Travelocity promo codes
Recently I've done a bit of traveling. It's summer, which for me is the time to do it (unless it's winter here, in which...
Recently I've done a bit of traveling. It's summer, which for me is the time to do it (unless it's winter here, in which...
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Healthcare Malformation: The Ignored Supply and Demand Dilemma
I think something is being overlooked by many citizen proponents of the DNC's plans for what they call "health care reform."...
I think something is being overlooked by many citizen proponents of the DNC's plans for what they call "health care reform."...
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Obama's Downfall
I love all of the different versions of the "bunker scene" from the film, Downfall that are out there. I just came across yet...
I love all of the different versions of the "bunker scene" from the film, Downfall that are out there. I just came across yet...
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Make Lots Of Money Or Die
An online acquaintance of mine made a comment about universal, or "single payer" health care that had never occurred to me...
An online acquaintance of mine made a comment about universal, or "single payer" health care that had never occurred to me...
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A Pocketful Of Base Hits
My most recent posting absence I can blame completely on my Forex trading (that and a bit of long weekend travel). It has been...
My most recent posting absence I can blame completely on my Forex trading (that and a bit of long weekend travel). It has been...
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Netflix Is Letting Me Down - Go Spreety?
I've been a Netflix subscriber ever since moving into my condo and discovering that while it was being remodeled, some...
I've been a Netflix subscriber ever since moving into my condo and discovering that while it was being remodeled, some...
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Truck Meets Steel Pole
I have a new neighbor who moved in just a few weeks ago. She has a parking spot under the carport that is in front of our...
I have a new neighbor who moved in just a few weeks ago. She has a parking spot under the carport that is in front of our...
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The Healthcare Keelhaul
I found this article about the "healthcare overhaul" going on in Congress right now:Health care overhaul suffers another...
I found this article about the "healthcare overhaul" going on in Congress right now:Health care overhaul suffers another...
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Back from Idaho Falls
Nine hours of driving... that's quite a lot. It's not the longest drive I've ever done (Dumas, Texas to Billings, Montana in...
Nine hours of driving... that's quite a lot. It's not the longest drive I've ever done (Dumas, Texas to Billings, Montana in...
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Birds Of A Feather Trash Freedom Together
Found another cartoon that gave me a good laugh. I guess it's a cartoon day today:This could explain Obama's response to the...
Found another cartoon that gave me a good laugh. I guess it's a cartoon day today:This could explain Obama's response to the...
